Gate-hanger



2 Sheets-Sheet 1.

W. A. SHARPE.

Gate-Hanger.

Patented .Iune15,1880.

' 'INVENTUR UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM A. SHARPE, OF TAMA CITY, IOWA.

GATE-HANGER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 228,785, dated June 15, 1880.

Application filed November 21, 1879.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, W. A. SHARPE, of Tania City, in the county of Tama and State of Iowa, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Gate-Hangers; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invent-ion, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it pertains to make and use it, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which form part of this specification.

My invention relates to an improvement in combined hinged and sliding gates, the object being to provide a combined gate hinge and roller for gates, that shall be simple and dura ble in construction, of small initial cost, and

adapted to be readily applied to a gate-post, and to support the gate in any desired position, and to allow the gate to swing around on its hinge, or to admit of a sliding movement of the gate on its supporting-roller.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a view, in perspective, of a gate provided with my improvement in combined gate hinge and roller, the gate'beingin a closed position. Fig. 2 is a similar view, showing the gate in an open position. Fig. 3 is a view, in perspective, of the gate-roller. Fig. at is a similar view of the supporting-bracket, and Fig. 5 represents the roller-axle and retaining-flan ge. Fig. 6 is a view, partly in side elevation and part vertical section, of my improvement.

A represents a gate, and a are the boards entering into its structure. B is the gate-post, which latter is notched for the admission of the supporting-bracket G, which latter is cast solid in a single piece and is inserted in the mortises formed in the gate-post, so the outer surfaces of the wings I) b will be practically flush with the sides of the post. By driving a spike-bolt into the post at the groove or depression 0, formed in the upper corner of the bracket 0, it will serve to hold the bracket firmly in place. The lower corner of the bracket is provided with an outwardly-projecting eye, D, into which fits the bearing E, formed on the lower end of flange F. Upon the axle G, which is formed solid with flange F, is journaled the roller H, having an outer flange, I, said roller being retained in place by means of a washer, h, and pin 2 The roller H is placed between the two middle boards of the fence, and hence supports the weight of the gate on its periphery J, while the gate is prevented from lateral displacement by means of the flange on the roller and the upright flange F, said flange extending above the board which rests upon the roller.

The roller may have a hollow chamber cast around its bearing, if desired, which shall serve as a lubricating-chamber for the roller.

Again, in the manufacture of the several parts, the bearing E and the aXle G may have chilled surfaces imparted thereto, to diminish friction and increase the durability of such wearing parts. Further, the bearing on the upright flange need not necessarily be formed on the lower end of the flange, but may be formed midway its length, or connected with the upper end of the flange, if so desired.

By means of the combined hinge and roller the gate may be supported at a sufficient height above the ground to allow hogs to pass beneath the gate and yet prevent the escape of cattle or horses, and also allow the gate to be freely moved when snow covers the ground. The gate may-be readily swung around on its hinges, and a sliding movement can be given the gate, thus rendering it adapted for-use in many cramped places where it would be impossible to employ simply a hinged gate.

Another important feature of my improvement consists in the case with which a gate provided with the combined hinge and roller can be operated. The gate may be rolled backward, say, one-half its length, and then swung around at right angles with the fence, forming a complete gate-opening. But little labor is required to swing the gate, as it is practically balanced, and hence is prevented from sagging or interfering with the ground.

It is evident that slight changes in the construction and arrangement of the several parts of my invention may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of my invention, and hence I would have it understood that I do not limit myself to the exact construction and arran gement of parts shown and described; but,

Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a combined gate hinge and roller, the

combination, with a roller and roller-axle, the provided with a single flange, substantially as [O latter having a vertical bearing and a rollerset forth. flange formed integral therewith, of a gate- In testimony that I claim the foregoing I supporting bracket provided with an eye for have hereunto set my hand this 6th day of 5 the reception of the vertical bearing on the November, 1879. v

axle, substantially as set forth. 1 WILLIAM AUSTIN SHARPE.

2. In a combined gate hinge and roller, a Witnesses:

roller-supportin g axle provided with a vertical H. SOLEMAN,

bearing-flange, in combination with a roller, THOMAS MURRAY. 

